University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. The sessions are set for 6-7 p.m. on Wednesdays, May 22 and 29. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” aims to provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four […]
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Veterans support events set for Augusta, Lewiston, Portland, Rumford
The VA2K Walk & Roll is set to be held at locations in Augusta, Portland, Lewiston and Rumford on Wednesday and Thursday, May 15 and 16. The event is geared toward encouraging healthy living and supporting homeless veterans. The Togus VA2K Walk & Roll will be held at the Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA […]
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Runway for a cause event set for New Gloucester May 11
NEW GLOUCESTER — The third annual Flowers that Feed: Floral Fashions Feeding Families Art and Fashion showcase is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Coolidge Family Farm, 1084 Lewiston Road. The event is presented by Artlovelifestyle Magazine and the Compassionate Leadership Project, and hosted by Whitley Nabintu Marshall and Misty Coolidge. This […]
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Mt. Blue High School lists honor students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced its third quarter honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest Honors Tyler Abell, Casey Adams, Reece Adams, Warren Allen, Olivia Armstrong, Noah Arsenault, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Preston Ball, Zachary Ball, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Hunter Beach, Trenton Beaudoin, Kennedy Berry, Lara Beteta Garcia, Kylee […]
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Oak Hill High School names summa cum laude seniors
WALES — Oak Hill High School has announced its summa cum laude students for the class of 2024. Landon Bangs, son of Vicki Bangs of Sabattus and Buddy Bangs of Turner, plans to attend Thomas College and major in finance. Joshua Bonner, son of Andrew and Catherine Bonner of Litchfield, plans to attend University of […]
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Farm loan programs offer climate-smart opportunities to producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency reminds agricultural producers that farm loan programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart agriculture practices, which build on many practices that farmers and ranchers already use, like cover cropping, nutrient management and conservation tillage. Climate-smart agricultural practices generate significant environmental benefits by capturing and […]
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Chesterville to host animal storytelling event May 11
The Chesterville Center Union Meeting House is set to open its doors and its microphones to animal lovers at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at 3 Borough Road. Attendees can come with a short story to tell of a favorite critter in their life, or listen to other people’s stories. The show will be hosted […]
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Farmington church seeks plants, plant-related items for fundraiser
FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church plans to hold its annual plant sale set from Friday, May 10, to Sunday, June 2. Those with plants or garden-related items to donate to the sale can contact Debbie Davis-Robinson at 207-491-5919 or [email protected]. Donated plants should be labeled, weed and pest free. The sale is […]
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Mt. Blue Area Garden Club annual sale set for May 18
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club annual plant is planned for 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Meetinghouse Park on Main Street. The sale is coordinated by club member Erica Haywood and volunteers. To expand the success of the sale, the club seeks plant donations from the community for sale at this year’s […]
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Association seeks applications for agricultural scholar awards
Applications are due May 9.